A simple Bokeh style card for today. I love playing with the technique and making different color combinations. Today's combo is blue and yellow. A cheery understated birthday card. I even love the imperfections.
In May I held a class featuring four cards with fancy folds. I tend to keep the same style of cards, but decided this was a great chance to learn some new techniques.
Card #1
I found a great little tutorial for a steps card. I love the finished look of these and knew I wanted to do my own. Take a piece of cardstock measuring 4 1/4" x 11" and score as 1 1/4", 2 1/2", 4 1/4", 6", 8 1/4". From there cut a separate piece of same colored cardstock to 4 1/4" by 5 1/8". Fold the card into steps and attach the other piece of cardstock to stand up the card. From there, I cut the DSP to 1" by 4", 1 1/2" by 4", and 4 3/4" by 4". I layered a smaller piece of white paper to put add a fun sentiment. To finish the card, I added some die cut flowers in coordinating inks.
Card #2
Love this tri-fold class! Start with a 8" by 12" piece of cardstock. Line up the piece at a diagonal and cut. It doesn't need to be precise. You can make the angle as steep as you want. Score at 4", flip around, and score at 4". Fold the card and you're ready to decorate.
To decorate, I created my own piece of DSP with the circle stamp from Work of Art. Once that was done, I cut the pieces to add to the cardstock. Finally I decorated and cut out some balloons. Perfect!
Another attempt to get rid of my retired DSP. This post's pack comes from a few years back. I don't remember how old Paisley Petals is, but I do know that it's been sitting in my DSP box for at least a year. After making the cards featured, I had a few scraps and some full sheets leftover. I ended up putting the full sheets up for grabs to other crafting friends. They kindly took them away from me. One more pack down.
Card #1
Card Inspiration from Stampin Sunshine
My version
Loved the inspiration card. My version turned out okay, but not the best. I really need different layered framelits. I'm getting a bit sick of using my labels.
Card #2
Card Inspiration from Moxie Fab World
My version
Very cute inspiration card. Mine is a bit plain, but much nicer in person.
Card #3
Card Inspiration from Creative Crafts by Lynn
My version
I rarely make no sentiment cards, but this one has so much going on that it seemed appropriate. I love the layering...
Card #4
Card Inspiration from Handmade from Michelle
My version
Simple yet striking. I love the pattern play here.
Card #5
Card Inspiration from Handmade by Michelle
My version
I made this card, but something just seemed off... Then I added the ribbon and everything worked so much better.
Card #6
Card Inspiration from Stamp-n-Paradise
My version
Love how simple this card is. I just find myself drawn to the negative space.
Card #7
Card Inspiration from Scrappin' and Stampin' in GJ
My version
Not my favorite card, but interesting visual draw.
Card #8
Card Inspiration from ...Confessions of a Stamping Addict
My version
I didn't think I would like this card in the end, but something pulls me in. I'm loving the added butterfly on the side.
Card #9
Card Inspiration from Paper Suite
My version
I played with the hexagon punch to ultimately create 5 different cards. My favorite is the all over hexagon card. Very striking!
Originally published on March 24th, 2013
Monday was stamp club. We made three cards and a 3d project. The extra card (on brown cardstock) was my version of our homework. I particularly loved the whale card. I don't plan on buying the whale clearlit, but I love the play of circles. I'm debating about whether or not to get the banner framelits next order. I didn't like the coordinating stamp set, but the framelits are cute.
On Saturday I acquired a ton of new card supplies. I had to try them out, so I made 10 cards, 5 color/designs with 2 options. Some of these are sticking around until April stamp club as they are my interpretation of our homework. I'm really loved the blue vine embossed cards with the polka dot flowers. The colors look really nice together.
Shopping Scores: I was hostess this month as stamp club. I bought my $50 of products to get the Sale-a-bration gift. With everyone's combined total, I earned $50 of free products. Holy cow! After searching through the catalog, I finally narrowed it down to a few great finds. Our order arrived on Friday. My scores: Four Seasons stamp set (hostess), Sweet Essentials stamp set (hostess), Wacky Wishes stamp set (hostess), Stacks of Wishes stamp set (hostess), 2011-2013 In Color Markers set, Secret Garden Bundle (framelits and stamp set), Glimmer paper (hostess), Vine embossing folder (sale-a-bration), Perfect Plum Ink pad.
A crafting friend clued me into the big clearance sale as a local craft store. She picked me up early Saturday morning so we could get there before the rush. Tables upon tables of new and used card making and scrapbooking supplies. People can sell their supplies on consignment. We dove in, but the crowd was intense and the aisles small. After about 1/3 of the way through the tables, we decided to call it quits. But I did find some awesome supplies: 3 stamps sets from Stampin Up, 1 stamp set (manufacturing unknown), 1 double sided circle stamp, 1 square punch, 3 Stampin Up ink pads (basic gray, real red, and tangerine tango), 100 sheets of various paper ($5!), and 1 mini scrap pad ($0.50). Such a great shopping trip!
